Engineering Co-Op

About MistyWest MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Role MistyWest is hiring a 4–8 month Co-op Student for the Summer 2026 term (starting May) who has a mixed discipline background in mechatronics - preferably leaning towards mechanical and electrical engineering. You will be working alongside a team mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers on real client projects — from early concept and prototyping through to testing and iteration. You'll contribute to electromechanical design challenges across a variety of industries, getting exposure to the full product development cycle. Depending on the project, that could mean CAD modeling, circuit design, hands-on prototype assembly, embedded programming, running experiments and data analysis, laboratory testing or all of the above. **Requirements** Candidates applying **are not** expected to meet all of the requirements listed. For applications please highlight examples related to some of the following: * Interest in research and development phase of product development * Working knowledge of electrical design for digital circuits and integration of microcontrollers * Can use electronic lab tools: oscilloscope, soldering, adjustable power supplies * Can use desktop 3D printers (FDM, SLA) * Experience using 3D CAD design (Solidworks, OnShape) * Have designed mechanical components in a few of the following fabrication methods: machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, laser/water-jet cutting * Familiarity with PCB design from schematic capture to layout (Altium bonus points) * Familiarity with spectrometers and data analysis **Benefits** * 37\.5 hour work week and flexible weekly allocation * Access to a well-stocked software library based on the project needs * Complimentary staff events like parties, lunch \& learn, shared meals, and community events * Working in an attractive, bright, open-plan, dog-friendly office in Mount Pleasant, with complimentary snacks and espresso! * Salary mentioned for 4-8 months term of Co-op. \~CAD$4000/month